Banquet Bartender (On Call)

Loews Hotels & Co•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

Relax and recharge at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, a top choice among Arizona luxury resorts. Whether you explore the best of Tucson or enjoy the stunning Catalina Mountain range, you can consider us your desert oasis. Welcome to a Sonoran Escape for the Senses. Job Specific Maintains current knowledge of all popular alcoholic beverages and cocktail recipes Reviews Event Order to determine function requirements Stocks portable bar with required mixers, alcoholic beverages and related supplies Prepares all necessary mixers and garnishes prior to start of service and during shift as needed Sets up bar service area with all necessary glassware and supplies prior to start of service "Mis en Place" Greets guests in a polite professional manner according to Loews standards Determines guests needs and suggestively up-sells beverages so as to enhance the guest experience Records all aspects of guest order accurately Prepares alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to order upon request Serves guests in a polite, professional manner according to Loews Standards Monitors guest to prevent over indulgence and ensure safety Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of bar service area at all times Prepares and presents accurate record of guest charges Collects monies due, performs cashier function when applicable Completes end of shift revenue report and cash deposit Inventories all beverages and operating supplies, orders replacement items as needed Performs all closing duties, secures all inventory and supplies Other duties as assigned General Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significance Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employees Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards Complies with required safety regulations and procedures Attends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules Recycles whenever possible Remains current with hotel information and changes Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
One + years experience as Bartender in a high volume, upscale Hotel or free standing Lounge environment
Thorough knowledge of Alcoholic Beverages, Cocktail; recipes, preparation methods, glassware, equipment and service;
Certification; "TIPS" or other Responsible Vendor training or ability to obtain same
Exceptional guest service skills
Ability to stand, stoop, bend and lift items weighing up to 50 pounds repetitively during entire shift
Ability to push, pull or other wise move portable bar units from storage area to function rooms
Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

Maintains current knowledge of all popular alcoholic beverages and cocktail recipes
Reviews Event Order to determine function requirements
Stocks portable bar with required mixers, alcoholic beverages and related supplies
Prepares all necessary mixers and garnishes prior to start of service and during shift as needed
Sets up bar service area with all necessary glassware and supplies prior to start of service "Mis en Place"
Greets guests in a polite professional manner according to Loews standards
Determines guests needs and suggestively up-sells beverages so as to enhance the guest experience
Records all aspects of guest order accurately
Prepares alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to order upon request
Serves guests in a polite, professional manner according to Loews Standards
Monitors guest to prevent over indulgence and ensure safety
Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of bar service area at all times
Prepares and presents accurate record of guest charges
Collects monies due, performs cashier function when applicable
Completes end of shift revenue report and cash deposit
Inventories all beverages and operating supplies, orders replacement items as needed
Performs all closing duties, secures all inventory and supplies
Other duties as assigned
Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times
Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significance
Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employees
Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
Attends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules
Recycles whenever possible
Remains current with hotel information and changes
Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards